Activities in Colmars-les-Alpes

Set in a glacial valley, this route offers breathtaking panoramic views. From the "Pont de la Serre", take advantage of the pools to cool off. Accessible from June to October, forest track in good condition.

Départ de la Maison de Pays de Beauvezer, où vous pouvez acheter des produits locaux de la haute vallée du Verdon. Dirigez vous vers la place de la chapelle Notre-Dame.

Lovely loop in the undergrowth with panoramic views towards Thorame-Haute and the Val d'Allos. Refreshing break by the small Chastelas stream.

From the Issole to the Verdon via the drailles des moutons and the Jassaud plain. Possibility of extending to Pic de Mal Ubac.

A beautiful alpine itinerary that takes you to the heart of the Mercantour National Park. From the top of the pass, views of Lac d'Allos.

A pleasant, sunny route linking Thorame-Haute and Thorame-Basse, passing through the hamlet of Mousteir.

Forest and alpine route. Alternative route: Le Cheval Blanc via the ridges. Its summit offers an exceptional panorama (+ 3 h + 560 m ascent).

Easy forest loop

A short climb to the chapel, in the shade of the cypress trees in the middle of the forest

A loop with varied landscapes, passing through different biotopes (rhododendron moorland) and a beautiful serpentine.

In the 5th century, Eturamina, the capital of a Roman city, became the seat of a bishopric. Although traces of this period are known, much of its history remains to be discovered.

The route starts at the charming hamlet of Peyresq, which has been restored by scientists and remains a popular summer resort for lecturers from Belgian universities.

Discovering a little-frequented valley

The Chasse plateau and its mountain pastures. Pastoral itinerary punctuated by the Sagnes and Marie-Louise huts.

The Chasse plateau and its mountain pastures Pastoral itinerary punctuated by the Sagnes and Marie-Louise huts

Path along the left bank of a bubbling torrent, with views of the pretty hamlet of Chasse and Villars-Colmars.

A pleasant route to discover chapels and beautiful views of the Haut-Verdon valley.

The route starts from the Gorges de Saint-Pierre parking lot in Beauvezer. To reach this starting point by car, drive to the Villars-Heyssier bridge parking lot in Beauvezer.

Discovery trail of pastoralism and transhumance in the Haut-Verdon, Villars - Colmars. Shepherd's life, mountain pastures, transhumance, mountain huts. Discover pastoralism and transhumance.

A beautiful trail opened up during the period of reforestation in the mountains. In the Chabanal forest, the undergrowth is filled with raspberry bushes as far as the Congerman forest huts.

Une randonnée très facile et ombragée qui vous conduira jusqu’à un très bel éperon rocheux depuis lequel vous dominerez la cité fortifiée, ainsi que 3 autres villages de la haute vallée du Verdon.

This loop offers a beautiful panorama: gorges, forests, forest huts and finally the village of Ondres. Inhabited in summer, it makes a lovely shady stopover. You may be lucky enough to spot some chamois.

The circuit offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the magnificent Thorame-Basse region. As you follow the trail, you'll be enchanted by the picturesque scenery and panoramic views of the surrounding hamlets.

A change of scenery between vast high-altitude lawns and rushing waters! From Colmars, follow the forest track to Pont de la Serre (with an adapted vehicle) for about 45 minutes. Follow on foot the superb basins of La Lance.

To get to Villars-Colmars by car, you can take the tarmac road to the hamlet of Chasse. Once there, head for the Chapelle Saint-Raphaël, one of the region's historic jewels.

This trail starts at the picturesque hamlet of La Valette, in the commune of Thorame-Basse. Once there, turn right onto the forest track which takes you across the Issole torrent via a ford.

Easy walk in a hedged landscape. Lac des Sagnes wetland

Nice climb to the cirque de Juan, mostly shaded. You'll pass close to the Juan climbing site (approved climbing site).

Le départ de ce sentier se trouve au parking des gorges de Saint-Pierre à Beauvezer. Il est accessible depuis le hameau de Villars-Heyssier via une piste forestière carrossable de 1,3 km

As this discovery trail is on a high ledge, it offers an impressive view of the fortifications. On this trail you will find information boards describing the architectural heritage. Starting from the centre of the village, this trail goes along the old irrigation canal and then descends onto the Espiniers road. To return you have to walk along the main road D908 for 500 metres

Route through the larch forest of Ratéry, passing through the mountain pastures and then the robines (black earth). Arrival at the pass with splendid panoramic views in all directions (including the Aiguilles de Pelens in the Alpes Maritimes). Theme trail to the top of the pass

In summer, take a shady walk along the banks of the Verdon, overlooking the village of Beauvezer. You can also visit the pretty village of Villars - Heyssier.

An unexpected ride by train and then on foot! A well-maintained trail through the Vaïre valley to the original village of Peyresq.

Take a stroll through the village streets, and discover the buildings, customs and traditions that make up the history of Colmars.

Listed natural site. Easy walk to the waterfall, where you might spot a beautiful mountain bird, the tichodrome échelette.

Botanical trail, Moyennageuse tower, Piégut chapel

Refreshing walk to the foot of the waterfall. Beautiful views over the valley.

A forest trail on a balcony, winding through pines and larches, takes the walker back to Thorame-Basse to the sound of rustling water.

A trailhead that winds through a larch forest, arriving at a summit open to all 4 cardinal points. Panoramic view of the Vaïre and Verdon valleys.

With its 360° panoramic view, the summit of Le Laupon offers a magnificent panorama of the region's landscapes.

Panoramic view of the entire Haut-Verdon region

Lovely forest loop on a hot summer's day, overlooking the beautiful Verdon valley.